Windows 10: Can't run games anymore

Hello,

So I've had this issue lately that I'm not able to launch some games, or when I launch them, it will take forever to get them opened, if they don't crash before it opens, or freeze. I can launch some games like Battlefield V from the Origin Store, Dead Cells from Steam... But I just can't launch some others from the same platforms or another ones, like Riot Games League of Legends client, Battelfield 1, etc.

I really have no clue what's going on, whether if it's my hardware (which I think is not) or my software (Windows 10).

I did a full reset on Windows and it first it worked well, but then it started to happen again.

This is my pc build:

mobo: Gigabyte GA-B250M-D3H
cpu: intel i5-7600
gpu: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 G1 Gaming 6GB
ram: 2single rank x 8gb
Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB SATA3 (where I run my OS)
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB 7200rpm (where I got my games installed)

I don't think it's my hardware since some games actually work. And my all games used to work perfectly, so I don't really know.

I've tried the following fixes:

-Reinstalling gpu drivers
-Reinstalling sound drivers
-Resetting Windows 10
-Disk defragmentation

Will appreciate your help. If you know somewhere else I can find some information about this issue will also appreciate it.

:)

 

Wanting to run old games

Hi Jameson,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

I would suggest you to refer the below link and check the compatibility of the game with Windows 10.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/Home

You may also try installing the game in compatibility mode.
Follow these steps to install the game software in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

• • • • 
        Right-click on the game setup file and click on
        ‘properties’.
        
      • 
        Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box
        ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 8 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.
        

If the issue still persists, I would suggest you to get in touch with the game manufacturer if it’s specific to that particular game.

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

 

Unable to run a game on Windows 10.

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

- When you say 'ive tried troubleshooting', what are you referring to?

- Did you check in compatibility mode?

I suggest to run the game in compatibility mode by following the steps below and check if it helps.

• 
  Right click on the ‘Setup’ icon for the game and click on properties.
  
• 
  Under Compatibility tab, check the option for ‘Run in Compatibility mode’.
  
• 
  Select Windows 8.1 from the drop down list.
  
• 
  Click on Apply and then OK.
  

Please revert with all the necessary information and we will be happy to help you.

 

Problems with running games

Hi Declan,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to try installing games in compatibility mode. Compatibility mode runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows. Follow these steps to install the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

• 
  Right-click on the setup file and click on ‘Properties’.
  
• 
  Click on the ‘Compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 8/8.1 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation. Once
  this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.
  

Hope it helps.